Governor Holcomb activated the National Guard Monday
(INDIANAPOLIS) – The Indiana National Guard will assist victims of the hurricane in North Carolina.
Governor Eric Holcomb activated the National Guard on Monday evening, following the destruction caused by Hurricane Helene.
They will assist with search-and-recovery efforts with the goal of minimizing anymore loss of human life, as there have more than 100 deaths across the region so far.
“Hoosiers stand with our friends in North Carolina as they navigate the devastation caused by this natural disaster,” said Gov. Holcomb. “As a force for local and global good, the women and men of the Indiana National Guard are prepared to answer the call, and our prayers are with them and the people of North Carolina.
Hoosier Guardsmen are slated to base their operations in Hickory, North Carolina for approximately two weeks.
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